– In today’s recipe, we will be exploring the delicious and nutritious Basale Soppina Tovve, a traditional South Indian dish packed with the goodness of Basale Soppu, also known as Malabar spinach.
Ingredients:
– Basale Soppina (Malabar spinach)
– Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
– Coconut
– Green chilies
– Tamarind
– Rasam powder
– Mustard seeds
– Urad dal (black gram lentils)
– Curry leaves
– Asafoetida
– Salt
– Water
Recipe:
1. Start by cooking toor dal with enough water until it is soft and mushy.
2. In a separate pan, cook the Basale Soppina with a little water until it wilts.
3. Grind together coconut, green chilies, and tamarind to form a smooth paste.
4. Add the ground paste to the cooked Basale Soppina and bring it to a boil.
5. Mix in the cooked toor dal, rasam powder, and salt, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
6. In a separate pan, heat some oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
7. Once the mustard seeds start spluttering, pour this tempering over the prepared Basale Soppina Tovve.
8. Give it all a good mix and let it simmer for a couple of minutes for the flavors to meld together.
9. Your flavorful and nutritious Basale Soppina Tovve is ready to be served!
This mouthwatering Basale Soppina Tovve is a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and nutrition, making it an excellent addition to your meal. Enjoy this traditional South Indian recipe with some steamed rice or hot rotis for a hearty and satisfying meal.